Attended William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, Pa. and earned All-East honors from Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report. Captured All-Southeastern Pennsylvania accolades as a senior quarterback in addition to receiving All-City first-team honors in 2002 and second-team recognition in 2001. Threw for more than 1,300 yards with 15 touchdowns and just two interceptions as a senior. Captained the school's basketball and baseball teams. 2004 recipient of Boston College's Mall Scholar-Athlete Award. Son of Michael and Bernice Ryan and has three siblings. Holds the annual Matt Ryan Celebrity - Am Classic to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at TPC Sugarloaf. Hosts the annual Matt Ryan Football camp at Centennial High School, providing area youth the opportunity to learn football fundamentals from some of Ryan's teammates as well as area youth coaches. Participated as a celebrity waiter for the 4th annual Huddle Up for Miracles hosted by Head Coach Mike Smith at 103 West in Atlanta to benefit Children's Miracle Network. Participated in the Extra Yard partnership program the past (3) seasons and has purchased (40) season tickets and t-shirts for the Metro Atlanta Boys & Girls Club. Show less «